Gloria Diaz

Gloria María Aspillera Díaz (born 10 March 1951 in Aringay, La Union) is an award-winning actress in the Philippines, and the first Filipino to win the Miss Universe crown in 1969 in Miami Beach, Florida. Often cited as being part of the Díaz clan in newspapers, she is one of twelve children (10 girls and 2 boys). Díaz was approached by an individual who believed she would do well in the Miss Universe competition and groomed the young woman. Díaz was only 18 when she became Miss Universe 1969 after besting other candidates on the final question. It was about how to welcome the first men that had just landed on the moon -- Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins—as soon as they were back on the planet. She was crowned at the International American-owned pageant in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. after their footage was set on the Statue of Liberty in New York. Díaz is a well-known actress in Philippine cinema and television. Her box-office mettle and acting prowess were honoured with the coveted FAMAS Award from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences for Best Supporting Actress in the 2005 FAMAS Best Picture Nasaan Ka Man. Díaz studied at St. Scholastica's College Manila. She is married to businessman Gabriel "Bong" Daza, with whom she has two daughters, Isabelle and Ava.

Cast

Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)

Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon

(Victoria)

Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala

My Pretty Baby

(Chara / Biata)

An Affair in Tahiti

Macho-nurin

Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty

(Gladys's mother)

God's Land

(Maria Ruiz)

Lihis

As We Were

(Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron)

West Side Avenue

(Lolita Fordham)

Kung Fu Divas

Dahil May Isang Ikaw

(Nanay Ruby)

Mallari

(Doña Facunda)

Sagot ng Puso

The Mommy Returns

(Mabel)

Heartache City

Andres de Saya

(Matilde)

Miguel/Michelle

Balakyot

Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum

Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha

A Tired, Angry Moon On a Restless Night

(Stella De Joya)

José Rizal

(Teodora Alonso)

Wherever You Are

Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat

(President Hillary)

Sisterakas

(Old Maria)

Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo

(Charito)

Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo

(Charito)

Andalucia

(Dolores)

So... Happy Together

(Daisy)

Nympha

(Nana Issa)

P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo

Palabra de Honor

(Victoria)

Bakit 'Di Totohanin

(Isabel)

Sa Totoo Lang!

(Amy)

Island of Desire

Mga Birhen ng Ermita

The Most Beautiful Animal in the World

(Isabel)

Lalakwe

(Bea Verbo)

Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa

Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman

(Agueda)

Koronang Itim

Wild Beauty

Wild Animals

(Amanda)

Diyablo - sagrado

Sagrada Familia

Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko

(Wife of Gaspar)

Dyesebel

Chedeng & Apple

(Chedeng)

Working Girls 2

Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina

Five and the Skin

Unbreakable

(Helen)

Ganito Kami Muli

Captain Barbell

(Cielo's Mom)

Love at First Sight

(Josefa)

May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga

(Ellen Rivas)

Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas

May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo

Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune

Mommy Issues

(Fenny)

Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik

Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?

Granny Prostitutes

Los Bastardos

(Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal)

Beauty Queen

(Yuri Sandoval)

Diva

(Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez)

Glamorosa

(Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera)

Dream Dad

(Nenita Viray-Javier)

Kung Mawawala Ka

(Czarina Montemayor)

May Isang Pangarap

(Olivia Rodriguez)

Sarah the Teen Princess

Sana Maulit Muli

(Monica Johnson)

2 Good 2 Be True

(Helena Agcaoili)

Nagsimula sa Puso

(Pinky Ortega)

Insatiable

(Gloria Reyes)

Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo

(Elvie Raymundo)

Drag Race Philippines

(Self - Special Guest Judge)

Star Circle Quest

(Self - Jury)

Pamilya Roces

(Natalia Roces)

Mirabella

(Lucia Magnolia Flores)

Beauty Queens

(Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra)